The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-21

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suddenly expired at the clubhouse, and
the days racing events were at an end.
Under the rules a stake race cannot be de-
clared off without the consent of all parties
interested. He therefore called up the
owners of horses entered, asked for in
structions, and upon their unanimous and
freely given verdict TO have the sport ter
inmate Immediately, he further an
nounced that all bets on the next and sue
ceeding events were off, and the money
would be refunded. This met the hearty
approval OF turfmen, pool sellers, book.
makers and spectators, and they looked
relieved of an anxiety as to what would
be done.
CONSIDERATION AND SORROW.
II would be impossible TO picture with
words the change which swept over the
hundreds of faces when the announce
ment was first made. 1t was completely
adverse to that plainly manifest prior to
the unexpected message. Every smile
vanished; people gazed at one another in
blank and sorrowful amazement; where
all was, a short time before, excited eager
ness, there o appeared no interest what
ever in anything pertaining to the race
curse. Turfmen and others directly
identified with the sport showed this
change rs fully as the most ignorant in
such matters. People hurried to the scene,
and when met with refused admission,
collected in groups, discussing the fatality
in subdued tones. After a few minutes
thus spent, finding it impossible TO make
a closer investigation and behold the
remains, they silently and sadly dis.
persed toward tho railroad train and
private vehicles in waiting and returned
home. Only n few Of the deceased gentle
mans most intimate friends and business
associates remained behind 10 guard and
care for the remains until the arrival OF a
dead wagon and carriages, which Mr..
Hoist had been telephoned to send out as
speedily as possible.
The taliy-ho, which Col. Montgom-
cry introduced and made a ia
miliar sight here, was the last We
hicle to leave the grounds prior to the
arrival OF Mr., HOSTS special convey
ances. II was filed with gentlemen only,
those whose relations with the deceased
were sufficiently close and cordial to make
him dear, and their faces, us they mounted
TO the elevated seats, wore n truly grievcd
look, calculated to excite compassion.
REMAINS RscoRrED HOME.
When the crowds had departed Col,
Montgumery's remains were carried 10 the
| parior floor OF the clubhouse, placed
upon an improvised board, and the
| small group of attendants stood guard pa
| tiently and silently until the dead train
arrived, about 5:45. The transfer made,
a solemn march was taken up toward the
| elegant residence Of the deceased, on the
Poplar street boulevard. 7yf Hardly a word
was spoken along tho rontc OF three miles,
The remains and escort reached their
destination at $50. What a scenel II
front OF the mansion stood n dozen
or more carriages and buggies, the occu-
pants Of which had fastened 10 the now
desolatc home 10 give consolation and
needed. assistance to the bereaved inmates.
Within all was gloom, intensified by the
| pitiable sobbings from the uppe chamber,
wherein had gathered the family and i'm.
mediate relatives. Tho gns burned dimly
throughout the house, seemingly in sym.
pathy with tho dcsolate surroundings,
Friends, faithful and true, did all
within their power, reliefs for the
dreary night watching were organized,
those not needed departed, and the outer
doors were closed. Thus transformed was
a home which, only q few hours before,
was one Of the happiest and most complete
in the state, or the Union.
CHARACTER OF TmE
"Wher can a Successor be found fol
Col. II. A. Montgomery" was n question
extensively asked after his demise became
known, but not an answc was received
other than 81 cannot say" And il II
even NJ. In some respects he was without
n peer. Manly, frank, open hearted, zen,
erous to a fault, unfinching.y steadiast In
his friendships, Montgomery was d
synonym for all these. Being wealthy,
there were many and fine opportunities "a
test all these qualities. and never was he
known To violate them 10 "A shadows
extent. liberality characterized him in
every deserving movement or enterprise,
To his family lac WIS all that could be- OK.
pccied or desired. 4 man Of the mosI
exquisite taste, II was displayed in every
surrounding Of the home place, and, In
fact, was seen wherever he had the con.
trolling voice.
As a business man his enterprise and
public spirited policy was unexccllcd. In
the congresses Of the city, Of which hc
had undivided management, he displayed
a remarkable degree of genius. Through
his ideas and efforts the handling
of cotton In Memphis has been
reduced 10 the minimum. and
cheaper than any other market
ia the world. The merchants and business
men generally Of this city and vicinity
know aud appreciate this fact, and for Il
regarded him ~ a genuine public bcne,
factor. His time and talents rapidly de-.
yclopcd that industry from unpromising
infancy TO strong and robust manhood.
II was he Who, ably assisted by his son.
Stoney H. Montgomery, took hold OF the
turf interests here and brought them into
successful rivalry with the leading racing
ccntcrs Of the country. The present mag.
niRcunt and wcll-nigh perfect course is d
monument 10 his skill, superb taste, liber.
ality and uniiring energy. With turimen
he Is a pronounced iayorite, and not one
Of them but would have stakcd his all
on the dead club president To them his
demise Is a painful blow, almost equally
with those friends In Memphis who met
him daily aud experienced the beneficial
results Of his master mind and liberal head
in other enterprises than the jockey club.
AuruNN MEETING At AZ ESD.
The present meeting Of the Jockey club
Is ut AN end. In the Taco 81 all be- has
done TO build up the iavoritc sport here,
and his superior executive abilities In or
ganizing 10 the best end, TO continue the
meeting would be- a sicrilcge. The honc.
men feel Just this way. aud will interposc
no obstacle TO bringing Il TO n close with
yesterdays results. A meeting OF
the Jockey club directors will he
held At 10 O'Clock this morning. ut which
the visiting turimcn viii be present and
definite arrangements decided upon. Some
N the visitors will leave for Kansas City,